The immense fear that most western people get when confronted with this "King of Fruits" of the Eastern reagent. The Durian emits an odor so horrific for the westerners that it is forbidden in most Singaporean hotels and in come other countries as well. Once there was a Durian eating contest especially made for 20 Westerners in Sabah. At first they thought the green thorny fruit was a walk in the park. Once the referee open up its skin, they all forfeited after smelling the distinct odor of the majestic Durian fruit.